Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S3000

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 19 months after the S3000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the S3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and S3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 310 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.